Is it OK to leave the paper vapor barrier of the fiberglass insulation
touch the cans of the IC rates ceiling light fixtures? If not what do you
do?

LJ

I've never seen instructions that mention "paper", only ones that say
insulation can come in contact with housings or must be three inches away
from housings



"Old_Boat" wrote in message
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Is it OK to leave the paper vapor barrier of the fiberglass insulation
touch the cans of the IC rates ceiling light fixtures? If not what do you
do?

LJ

"Old_Boat" wrote in message
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Is it OK to leave the paper vapor barrier of the fiberglass insulation
touch the cans of the IC rates ceiling light fixtures? If not what do you
do?

LJ

Check with the mfg'ers website. Personally, I fear fire more than a tiny
heat loss.

On Feb 17, 8:32 am, "C & E" wrote:
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Is it OK to leave the paper vapor barrier of the fiberglass insulation
touch the cans of the IC rates ceiling light fixtures? If not what do you
do?

LJ

Check with the mfg'ers website. Personally, I fear fire more than a tiny
heat loss.



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Those cans have an overload that shuts the fixture off if they get too
warm.

So it is probably okay.

But I wouldn't do it.

Also you are limited to a 75 watt max lamp it those.

Higher wattage lights tend to trip the overload.

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On Feb 17, 8:32 am, "C & E" wrote:
"Old_Boat" wrote in message

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Is it OK to leave the paper vapor barrier of the fiberglass insulation
touch the cans of the IC rates ceiling light fixtures? If not what do
you
do?

LJ

Check with the mfg'ers website. Personally, I fear fire more than a tiny
heat loss.



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Those cans have an overload that shuts the fixture off if they get too
warm.

So it is probably okay.

But I wouldn't do it.

Also you are limited to a 75 watt max lamp it those.


That depends upon the age and manufacturer of the housing. Older models of
IC housings allowed higher wattages. Each housing will have a label
indicating the max wattages of various lamps allowed



Higher wattage lights tend to trip the overload.

The cans that I have are utilitech LWSIC32 from Lowes. They have a max
rating of 75 watts with a par 30 LN bulb and do have an overload sensor on
the top of the can. I have BR 30 LN 65 Watt bulbs in them which they say are
also OK. It is the paper on the old insulation that I am worried about. It
is about 20 years old and says on it, this paper will burn. I have had them
on all morning for about 5 hours and they get only warm to the touch so far.
I was thinking of just removing the paper from the insulation around the
cans. What do you guys think of this idea. Of course the guy at lowes was no
help.

LJ
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On Feb 17, 8:32 am, "C & E" wrote:
"Old_Boat" wrote in message

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Is it OK to leave the paper vapor barrier of the fiberglass
insulation
touch the cans of the IC rates ceiling light fixtures? If not what do
you
do?

LJ

Check with the mfg'ers website. Personally, I fear fire more than a
tiny
heat loss.



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Those cans have an overload that shuts the fixture off if they get too
warm.

So it is probably okay.

But I wouldn't do it.

Also you are limited to a 75 watt max lamp it those.


That depends upon the age and manufacturer of the housing. Older models of
IC housings allowed higher wattages. Each housing will have a label
indicating the max wattages of various lamps allowed



Higher wattage lights tend to trip the overload.

I've seen insulation paper turn black from Non Ic recessed fixtures with 150
watt R-40 lamps, but if you are concerned, pull back the paper. It certainly
won't hurt


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The cans that I have are utilitech LWSIC32 from Lowes. They have a max
rating of 75 watts with a par 30 LN bulb and do have an overload sensor on
the top of the can. I have BR 30 LN 65 Watt bulbs in them which they say
are also OK. It is the paper on the old insulation that I am worried
about. It is about 20 years old and says on it, this paper will burn. I
have had them on all morning for about 5 hours and they get only warm to
the touch so far. I was thinking of just removing the paper from the
insulation around the cans. What do you guys think of this idea. Of course
the guy at lowes was no help.

LJ
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On Feb 17, 8:32 am, "C & E" wrote:
"Old_Boat" wrote in message

...

Is it OK to leave the paper vapor barrier of the fiberglass
insulation
touch the cans of the IC rates ceiling light fixtures? If not what do
you
do?

LJ

Check with the mfg'ers website. Personally, I fear fire more than a
tiny
heat loss.



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Those cans have an overload that shuts the fixture off if they get too
warm.

So it is probably okay.

But I wouldn't do it.

Also you are limited to a 75 watt max lamp it those.


That depends upon the age and manufacturer of the housing. Older models
of IC housings allowed higher wattages. Each housing will have a label
indicating the max wattages of various lamps allowed



Higher wattage lights tend to trip the overload.

On Sat, 17 Feb 2007 07:59:18 -0500, "Old_Boat"
wrote:

Is it OK to leave the paper vapor barrier of the fiberglass insulation
touch the cans of the IC rates ceiling light fixtures? If not what do you
do?

LJ


imho:

Good question, I would contact the manufacturer with your concern.
Only their instructions should be used.

tom @ www.Consolidated-Loans.info